RF Engineer Digital
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
RF Engineer DigitalWhy IDS
IDS believes in resolving conflict building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of todays greatest challenges we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government military nonprofit and public-sector clients.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Location
numerous OCONUS locations availableJob Description
Responsible for leading the radio frequency (RF) engineering staff in evaluating new Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) RF technologies both hardware and software-based radios and information technologies found in the general office environment and for the mobile employee. Evaluates new technologiesincluding RF and opticalprovides technical reports to senior government officials and highlights possible security vulnerabilities while making appropriate recommendations. Conducts open-source research on emergent technologies reports on vulnerabilities and potential countermeasures generates RF environment baselines worldwide and documents selected vulnerabilities via laboratory testing. Assists in drafting and reviewing technical security policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art information technologies and their implementation in Department of State resources. Responsible for gathering information on new technologies and any previous associated research identifying emanations not previously recognized and implementing and maintaining a database of signal parameters for future recognition. Assists in various laboratory testing to determine the vulnerabilities associated with but not limited to GSM GPRS CDMA IEEE 802.15 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi) Free Space Optical (FSO) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies. The RF Engineer Digital is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle including collection management analysis reporting and secure disposition to support technical and operational requirements.
Key Duties
- Evaluate emerging RF and optical technologies and deliver vulnerability assessments.
- Conduct opensource research and produce countermeasure recommendations.
- Generate global RF environment baselines; document vulnerabilities via lab testing.
- Draft and review technical security policies for IT/RF technologies.
- Maintain RF signal-parameter databases; identify previously unknown emanations.
- Assist in testing vulnerabilities across GSM/GPRS/CDMA/802.15/802.11/FSO/RFID.
Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
Five years of radio frequency (RF) work experience with a bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field; or at least ten years of equivalent RF work experience.
Desired experience in advanced radio wave propagation theory digital communication systems and bit-stream analysis.
Familiarity with new and emerging mobile information technologies.
SIGINT or Signal Analyst experience.
Familiarity with cryptography and best security practices for computer networks and mobile computers.
Knowledge of commercial RF technologies e.g. GSM/GPRS/EDGE CDMA Bluetooth IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac RFID and WiMAX.
Knowledge of information technology hardware and software capabilities.
Knowledge of modulation schemes and types.
Awareness of Intelligence Community policies and familiarity with a variety of agency-specific policies.
Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle including collection management analysis reporting and secure disposition.
Questions
Please reach out to emailprotected for additional questions or information.
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight typically less than 20 pounds but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal state and local law.
If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply please email and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- C/C++
- Computer Networking
- LabView
- PCB
- 5G
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- 3G
- Matlab
- 4G/LTE
About Company
We work across the globe, including conflict zones. Innovative and entrepreneurial, we support a wide variety of agencies and clients, delivering quality, multidisciplinary solutions to the world’s most complex problems.IDS believes in resolving conflict and building innovative approa ... View more
